Despite light rain, 26,574 spectators filled the stadium, where German flags were on display and the home side received vocal support. Japan were looking for their first victory over Germany since the FIFA Women's World Cup Germany 2011™.
YAMASHITA Ayaka started in goal, with YAMAMOTO Yuzuki, KOGA Toko, TAKAHASHI Hana and KITAGAWA Hikaru forming the back four from right to left. NAGANO Fuka anchored the midfield, with HASEGAWA Yui and HAYASHI Honoka playing further forward. FUJINO Aoba, SEIKE Kiko and TANIKAWA Momoko formed the front three. .....
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